Evenflo Symphony 65 - Manual (Page 17)

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Using Symphony in the
Forward-facing Position
If the child weighs more than 29.4 kg (65 lbs) OR
their shoulders are above the highest harness level,
you MUST use this child restraint as a booster seat.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT
You MUST use the top anchorage (tether) strap when se-
curing a child in this child restraint forward-facing with the
harness straps. Using the tether strap will improve the sta-
bility of this child restraint and may reduce the risk of injury.
Tether Strap
Child Requirements
Weight: 10 to 29.4 kg (22 to 65 lbs)
Height: 71 to 127 cm (28 to 50 inches) AND
the tops of the child’s ears are below the top
of the child restraint headrest.
Age: At least one year old
SureLatch
Connector
Forward-facing
Belt Path
Harness straps are at
child’s shoulders.
1. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat.
a Restraint is securely locked into Recline Position #2
or #3 (p. 53).
a Locking clip is installed, if necessary (p. 55).
a If the child weighs 18 kg (40 lbs) or less,
the child restraint is securely installed with one of
the following methods through the forward-facing
belt path:
• SureLatch Connectors (p. 32)
• Quick Connectors (p. 32)
• Vehicle seat belts (p. 39)
Note: To determine which type of lower anchor
connector is on your child restraint, go to page 32.
a If the child weighs more than 18 kg (40
lbs), the child restraint is securely installed with the
vehicle seat belt (not the LATCH system) through
the forward-facing belt path (p. 39).
a Tether strap is attached and tightened (p. 38 or 42).
2. Place the child in the child restraint.
a The child’s back and bottom are flat against the
back and bottom surfaces of the child restraint.
a The tops of the child’s ears MUST be below the
top of the child restraint headrest.
3. Make necessary adjustments.
a Red harness tabs MUST be at shoulder level (p. 14).
a Headrest is adjusted so that its bottom is nearest
to the red harness tabs (p. 53).
4. Fasten both buckle tongues. Refer to page 14.
5. Position and connect chest clip.
a Chest clip MUST be at armpit level (p. 15).
6. Check your work.
a Harness straps are snug against the child’s shoul-
ders, with no slack (p. 15).
a To properly secure this child restraint, it MUST
NOT move more than 25 mm (1 inch) from side
to side or front to back at the forward-facing
belt path.
Forward-facing Installation Checklist
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To make installation easier, watch the installation
video of this child restraint at www.evenflo.com.